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Automation EngineerSterling Engineering • Madison, WI, US
Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Sterling Engineering • Madison, WI, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Company

We design and build state-of-the-art custom automated machinery for a wide range of industries, including Medical / Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing. Our organization operates as an employee-owned, worker cooperative , offering a collaborative environment where engineers have a real voice in decision-making and long-term success.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Employee-owned cooperative structure with shared ownership and influence
  • Work on custom automation projects from concept through commissioning
  • Exposure to advanced robotics, motion control, and machine vision systems
  • Collaborative, engineering-driven culture with highly skilled peers
  • Technically diverse projects across multiple industries
  • Strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation

What You'll Do

  • Design electrical hardware and software for custom automated machinery
  • Develop and program PLC systems using Rockwell Automation ControlLogix
  • Create and maintain ladder logic and control architectures
  • Design and develop HMI applications
  • Implement and tune multi-axis motion control systems
  • Specify, integrate, and commission industrial robotic platforms
  • Develop and integrate machine vision systems
  • Perform system integration, startup, and hands-on equipment debugging
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and electrical drawings
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and customer teams
  • Support projects through all phases, including design reviews and commissioning
  • Required Skills & Knowledge :

  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A
  • Electrical drafting experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
  • PLC programming expertise with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Preferred / Nice to Have :

  • Robot integration experience
  • Knowledge of ANSI / RIA R15.06 robotic safety standards
  • Experience & Education

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on automation controls or systems integration experience
  • Compensation : $100-125k plus benefits based on experience.

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